Olly Black
Engineering & Facilities Manager @Sofina Foods Europe
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WORK HISTORY
Engineering & Facilities Manager @Sofina Foods Europe
As part of senior management leading a team of multi-skilled engineers and facilities professionals in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. I prioritise safety, equipment reliability, and operational optimisation while delivering projects and improvements that support Sofina’s strategic goals and values.Key Focus Areas- Lead and develop a high-performing engineering and facilities team- Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and food safety standards- Manage planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise equipment reliability- Execute capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives- Drive optimisation of assets, utilities, and site infrastructure for peak performance- Oversee contractor management and ensure strong contract performance across all external service partners- Collaborate across departments to enhance efficiency, innovation, and sustainability- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
EDUCATION
North East Scotland College
SVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship, Electrical, Instrument & Control
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Professional Development Award Workplace Assessment Using Direct and Indirect Methods, Competence Assessment
ABOUT OLLY BLACK
Experienced Engineering professional with over 20 years in the Power Generation, Oil & Gas, and FMG industries, specialising in optimising equipment performance and ensuring compliance with health, safety (people, process & food), environmental, and quality standards.Proven ability to drive operational excellence and cost efficiency in safety-critical, fast-paced environments. Strong background in technical leadership, regulatory compliance, and project delivery. Skilled in team development, fostering a collaborative culture, and delivering sustainable, continuous improvement outcomes.Proven ability to in optimising equipment performance and ensuring full compliance with health, safety (people, process & food), environmental, and quality standards, while maintaining cost efficiency.Passionate about developing and empowering teams, promoting a positive, collaborative culture, and ensuring effective planning and execution to meet business demands.
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